Radiant orchid is the Pantone color of the year. It really can encompass a wide range of fuchsia and purple types of colors. My top 10 list is pretty much a wish list since I haven’t specifically bought any radiant orchid items (yet). Here is what I picked out. The handbag is at the top […]

I love makeup palettes. I am total sucker for them and buy them more than just about any other makeup item. I love the ability to get a bunch of variety in a cute package! So, here are my top ten. I have all of these except the Nars, which is one that I want. […]

This top Ten Tuesday looks at top items from the fall makeup collections. Below is a wish list of things I want. Guerlain Eye Shadow Duo: I love the purple and gold combo! Dior Galaxie Nail Polish: A very pretty shade for fall. Chanel Mysterious Nail Polish: I love this cream gray shade. Bobbi […]

What are beauty bloggers’ the favorite cream cosmetics? Find out in this Tuesday Top Ten! Here are my top ten cream cosmetics. These are in no particular order. I love them all equally! Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Eye Shadow: this really does wear and wear. Make Up for Ever Aqua Cream: Absolutely […]

This is a reader/guest review of Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream. Thanks, Natalia for the review! I am absolutely in love with Camera Ready BB Cream by Smashbox. BB cream is a state of the art cream from Asia that acts as a foundation, concealer, moisturizer and primer. This product has coverage you can build […]

This week Makeup Wars looks toward fall. Yes, unfortunately summer is over, but that also means that we can break out the pretty plums and purples for fall. I love those types of shades! For my fall makeup look, I pulled together a look using the Smashbox Master Class Palette and the MAC Azealea Banks […]

If you are in the market for a comprehensive, quality palette, the Smashbox Master Class Palette (aka the Master Class 11, Meet The Masters Palette) is just the ticket. With 28 shadows in a variety of matte and shimmer, neutral and bright shades, 8 cream liners, 2 blushes, 3 Soft Lights highlights, and 4 high […]

Makeup primer is the foundation to a fresh face for hours of the day. As Cindy Ingalls of Prime Beauty notes: “Primers are your new best friends. A good face primer will fill in wrinkles, fine lines, make pores appear smaller and even color correct your complexion! There are formulas available for all skin types […]

Smashbox has a set of very nice palettes customized for different eye colors and, if you are looking for the best shades for your blue, brown, or hazel eyes (green appears to be missing, although the Hazel eye set would work very well for green eyes), they offer a nice selection. But, before you get […]

Looking for the best holiday makeup palettes, either for yourself or as a gift? Here are our favorites that are out this season. Most of these are limited edition, so if you want something, get it now, before it is gone. Anything on this list would be a perfect gift as well. If you are […]